Outdoor Education Instructor II: Field Lessons & Team Building

Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis; St. Paul (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Flat Rock instructors deliver day and residential outdoor/environmental education programs to 4th–7th grade students and retreat groups. They facilitate classes, follow curriculum, and use hands-on lessons to build critical thinking while exploring connections between the natural and human-made world.

Responsibilities include leading team-building activities, managing groups of 12–22 students, and participating in housekeeping, kitchen work, and training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, yet flexible.
• Must be comfortable communicating with teachers, parents and enjoy working with children.
• Must have a strong knowledge of outdoor/experiential education.
• Previous experience and certification in camp program areas (lifeguarding, high ropes, archery, etc.) are preferred.
• Able to fulfill all demands in spirit, mind, and body as an outdoor education instructor.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day and residential outdoor/environmental education programs for 4th–7th graders and retreat groups.
• Deliver curriculum and lead activities; focus on critical thinking and connections between nature and human-made world.
• Lead team-building activities and manage large groups (12–22 students).
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays; participate in daily building cleaning and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor Ed

Communication

Flexible

Team Player

Lifeguard Cert

Job description

Flat Rock instructors deliver day and residential outdoor/environmental education programs to 4th–7th grade students and retreat groups. They facilitate classes, follow curriculum, and use hands-on lessons to build critical thinking while exploring connections between the natural and human-made world.

Responsibilities include leading team-building activities, managing groups of 12–22 students, and participating in housekeeping, kitchen work, and training.